Some Kotex brand tampons recalled over possible health risks
Kimberly-Clark is recalling a limited number of Kotex brand tampons contaminated with a bacterium.
By ReutersMon, Nov 14 2011 at 10:36 AM EST
RECALL: The affected Kotex Natural Balance Security Unscented Tampons Regular Absorbency packages were shipped to retail customers between October 29 and November 2. (Photo: U.S. Food and Drug Administration/flickr)
Kimberly-Clark is recalling a limited number of Kotex brand tampons contaminated with a bacterium that could cause health risks, the Dallas, Texas, company said.
The affected Kotex Natural Balance Security Unscented Tampons Regular Absorbency packages were shipped to retail customers between October 29 and November 2, the company said in a statement on the Food and Drug Administration website.
Specific Walmart stores in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico and Texas, as well as some Fry's stores in Arizona and some Smith's stores in Utah and Arizona have been alerted to remove the recalled 18-count and 36-count packages from shelves.
Customers should stop using the affected products immediately, the company said.
Kimberly-Clark said the tampons were made with a raw material contaminated by a bacterium that could lead to vaginal and urinary tract infections, though the company had not received any reports of adverse reactions to date.
(Writing by Colleen Jenkins; Editing by Jerry Norton)
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Comments
Sandsteel Designs
11/16/2011 15:07 PM
And this is another reason to use a menstrual cup, such as a MeLuna, Diva Cup or other reuseable and washable menstrual product. Save yourself the monthly cost of tampons, save the world from disposing of all those tampons, and use an easy, clean and sustainable method! (It does have a learning curve, though, so google for tips/ideas if you don't get how to use it right away).
